You are right about the thought process Lin. I think that part of the design of the test is to get bladesmiths to think ( not just do) outside ...

Thanks Rick The steel mix is 15N20 and 1080. The main reason for this choice is that it is what I have already been using it for Damascus. I feel i...

Thanks for sharing this Kevin. The information that you share backed by test results from your equipment is very beneficial. As the old saying...

Thanks guys! A big thanks also needs to go out to Dan for putting this together and making it available here on the web site. Brian

Another option for getting a hold of this book is your local library. If they do not have the book, ask if they have an inner Library loan program an...

Hi Lon My forge setup is similar to yours however, I did not reduce the pipe size. My pipe is a snug fit into the forge body. It appears from t...

Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Brian

Phil You can start herebr /> The test is really quite simple where a minor load is placed on the test piece and then a major load is applied...

Gary To expand on what Kevin said, Ebay is a good place to look for operator manuals. If you give make and model, maybe someone here will have t...

Thanks Lin. I enjoyed our conversations at Blade. Thank you as well for your part in the Mastersmith Collaboration Knife. Thanks ...

Thanks for the reply John. This concept is becomming even more interesting. As you stated, this concept does indeed make one question what exactly i...

I find this very interesting. When using flux, the flux will disolve impurities on the surface and carry them out during the welding process. ...